"Something most of you anti-war folks were not able to do. At least in my experience. Those folks were, and are, in my opinion, the derogatory sense of Hippies."

Keyword here is "most." Maybe you ought to reread mine. If someone took this to mean themselves personnally - in other words that I said this to them - my apologies if it doesn't fit. Otherwise that's my view.

"Now, Lt,USMC,Vietnam,Sir, I'm sure I've privided you with ample ammunition to really get your jollies, so fire away, brother.

BTW, ever really read the Gospels? Nevermind... "

Just a smidgen cynical and uncalled for from one who is so peace ridden. And to say it to a combat veteran? That is what I mean about saying things to those who fought. Have your friend read it. He might have another view of it - but then he knows you fairly well and can interpret the written word from what you really meant.

Lt. may or may not be your Brother - but he is mine for a fact. Maybe you ought to rethink your response. No pissin contest Bobert - you and I think alike about war. But I'll not stand by and have a Brother Marine, and combat veteran, talked to in any kind of derisive manner. And that is how I read it. He's pretty angry - and so am I - we've been there and done that. So why are you sounding so angry and accusatory at Lt.? I saw lots of anti-war demonstrators be angry at the government and we veterans got hit with the anger. Maybe it wasn't directed at us - but it hit us just the same. Just like your post.

Curmudgeon - if you think I aimed this at you - didn't happen. And the above apology is aimed at you if you believe I did.

Steve